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It's hard not to fall in love with Georgia. The beauty of its mountains, the hospitality of the locals, ancient traditions and divine food are the perfect vacation package. Of course, a weekend will not be enough to get to know the country properly, but even two days in marvelous Tbilisi will be a guarantee of a good and lasting friendship with Georgia!
The Tbilisi Metro operates from 6:00 a.m. until midnight. Station names are announced in Georgian and English.
For getting around, you will need a Metromoney smart card (also valid on buses, yellow minibuses, and the cable car). You can buy it at any metro station for 2 lari. By the way, do not throw away the receipt. Within 30 days from the date of purchase, the card can be returned at the ticket office of any station. Upon presentation of the receipt, passport, and the card itself, you will be refunded the 2-lari deposit as well as any remaining balance for unused trips. The fare for one metro ride in Tbilisi is 50 tetri. Simply top up the card and use it as much as you like. One card can be used by several people. Traveling as a family? Pass through the turnstiles one by one.
The price for a double room in a 3–4-star hotel in the city center starts from €30.
Tickets to local museums cost from €2. Prices for bus tours around the city and to nearby areas start from €20. Georgia is an amazing country, so try to explore it as much as possible.
The average bill at restaurants in Tbilisi is around €12 (for two people). Coffee costs €1.25, khachapuri €0.66, khinkali €0.16, and a bottle of wine in a shop starts from €2.
You can fully enjoy Georgian cuisine on the tour “Tasting Georgian wines, cheeses, and churchkhela.” You will learn everything about the production of these products, the differences between the same wine varieties grown in different regions of Georgia, the hard work of winemakers, cheese varieties, and the process of making churchkhela.
The enchanting capital of Greece has given the world great thinkers and a unique culture that is definitely worth experiencing, even if only briefly. The Old Town, the port of Piraeus, the Acropolis hill with the Parthenon, ancient temples and churches, numerous museums… You can wander here for days. Seeing everything at once is impossible, but you have to start somewhere!
You can book a hotel in Athens with a discount of up to -65% on the website.
A 24-hour ticket for all types of public transport (metro, trams, buses) costs €4.5. It can be purchased at Athens metro stations and at periptero kiosks. The ticket is valid for 24 hours from the moment it is validated.
A double room in a 3-star hotel in Athens costs around €60 per night.
Tickets to local museums start at €3. Bus sightseeing tours around the city are offered from €15 and up. We recommend hiring a guide to better understand how modern Greece lives.
The average bill in Athens restaurants is about €20 (for two). You can grab a coffee on the street for €2.65 and have a snack of local pastries for €2. A bottle of good Greek wine costs from €10, while the famous olive oil is priced between €5 and €15.
Istanbul is a wonderful “city of contrasts”. Modern life and history blend here in perfect harmony. Ancient cathedrals and churches, bridges, and palaces have gained new neighbors in the form of breathtaking skyscrapers and dozens of entertainment centers. Istanbul is an ideal destination for a comfortable weekend getaway.
A single metro ride costs €0.79. Bus fare without a special card is €0.64. You can save money by using the IstanbulKart transport card, which costs €1.11. Top up the card at ticket machines and use it to pay for travel on the metro, tram, bus, funicular, Metrobus, and ferries. One ride with the card costs 2.6 lira. If you make another transfer within 2 hours, the fare is reduced: first transfer — 1.85 lira, second transfer — 1.40 lira, third to fifth transfers — 0.90 lira. For the first few days, 30 Turkish lira will be enough for two people. Please note that ticket machines accept only paper banknotes (lira).
Dolmuşes (shared minibuses) also operate around the city — they are more convenient than buses and cheaper than regular taxis. Yellow dolmuşes run on short routes, while beige ones reach parts of the old city not served by trams. The fare depends on the distance (fixed prices, around €0.79; you can уточнить it with the driver).
The price for a double room in a 3–4-star hotel in the city center, including breakfast, starts from €60.
Tickets to local museums cost from €3, while city bus tours start at €30. To truly feel the spirit of the metropolis and the charm of its old streets, you can book the tour “Istanbul Off the Beaten Path”.
The average bill in Istanbul restaurants is around €15 for two people. Takeaway coffee costs about €2. Turkish delight (we think one kilogram will be enough) starts from €5, and baklava from €12 per kilogram.
Warsaw is close, affordable, tasty, and very interesting. The Royal Castle, the Chopin Museum, Łazienki Palace, the Presidential Palace, Złote Tarasy… Probably enough for one weekend. And if not, walks around the city center and along the Vistula River will definitely complete the picture.
Getting around the city is possible by metro, minibuses, and trams. A single metro ride costs €1 (valid for 75 minutes), but it is more convenient to buy a weekend pass for all types of public transport for €5.59 (valid from 7:00 p.m. on Friday until 8:00 a.m. on Monday).
You can book a hotel in Warsaw with a discount of up to -65% on the website.
Staying in a hotel (3–4 stars) in a double room in the city center will cost from €60 per night.
Tickets to local museums start from €2, while a bus city tour will cost €15 or more.
The average bill in Warsaw restaurants is around €25 (for two people). A takeaway coffee costs about €2. You can try local sausages for €5–7, pastries for €1–3, and a bottle of traditional Żubrówka starts from €5.
Another one of Europe’s most beautiful capitals is Budapest. This city is on par with other capitals in terms of the number of architectural landmarks, museums, art galleries, beautiful squares, and simply interesting places. What should you definitely do in Budapest? Visit Fisherman’s Bastion, see Buda Castle, take a walk along the Danube, and, of course, admire the famous Hungarian Parliament Building.
Moreover, you can also improve your health in the city. Numerous thermal baths are at your disposal. All in all, a weekend in Budapest will leave lasting memories.
Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located 20 km from the city center. You can get to Budapest by:
A single ride on any mode of transportation costs €1.15 (valid for 80 minutes). A full-day ticket costs €5, a three-day ticket costs €13.5. Cabs around the city cost €10-15.
Accommodation in a hotel (3-4 stars) in a double room in the city center will cost about €60 per night.
Tickets to local museums cost between €4-9, bus tours around the city from €19.
The average bill in Budapest restaurants is in the range of €20 (for two people). A coffee can be had for €1-3. A specialty goulash costs €5-7, a crispy sweet kalachik or a hearty salty langosh costs €1.5. Famous Hungarian liqueurs are available from €3-5 per bottle.
A fairy-tale city, a museum city, how can the capital of Lithuania be called anything but! Vilnius is truly special, it energizes and inspires. Old quarters and streets, impressive castles and Gothic churches, cozy cafes and picturesque parks. The city has plenty of interesting locations. Take your relatives on a weekend trip. Vilnius is ideal for family vacations.
If you plan to travel around the city a lot, it’s worth buying a one-day transport pass for €5.
A double room in a hotel (3–4 stars) in the city center costs from €35. Choose your dates and find affordable accommodation in Vilnius.
Entry to museums ranges from €2 to €10. Bus tours around the city start at €11.
The average bill in Vilnius restaurants is around €25 (for two). Coffee costs €2, a sandwich €4, vedarai (Lithuanian potato sausages) €3, and the famous Šakotis cake is available from €10 per kilogram.
Few would probably expect to see Tel Aviv among the affordable weekend getaway cities. But yes, flying to the Holy Land is not much more expensive than going to Warsaw. A trip to Tel Aviv is something you'll be talking about for a long time with your friends, as it’s a journey not just to another country but also to a completely different culture.
During Shabbat, public transport from the airport does not operate. The only way to get to the city is by taxi. You can agree with the driver to pay in dollars or euros, but keep in mind that the taxi driver may use their own exchange rate.
Public transport in Tel Aviv costs on average €2. A taxi ride in the city is around €10. During Shabbat, taxi fares increase by 25%. There are also day and night rates. The night rate applies from 21:00 to 05:30, during which the price is 25% higher. If more than two people are traveling, the taxi driver may charge an additional €1.3 for each extra passenger.
Staying in a hotel (3–4 stars) in a double room will cost approximately €100 per night.
Tickets to local museums start from €3. Note that most museums in the city are closed on Mondays, while some operate only on Mondays. In addition, the schedule of most institutions changes during Jewish holidays, so when planning a visit, check the museum’s website.
The average bill in Tel Aviv restaurants is around €50 (for two). Coffee costs €3–4, a bottle of mineral water €2. For €5 you can get a plate of hummus with pita, and for €3 a jar of delicious date honey.
